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Eddie Howe with Alexander Isak(Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Eddie Howe has revealed that Alexander Isak has a 'chance' of being fit for Newcastle United’s showdown with Everton.

The Magpies head into Sunday’s final-day Premier League clash against David Moyes’ side knowing victory would book them a place in next season’s Champions League.

But Isak was forced to miss Newcastle's last game at Arsenal due to a groin issue, and there had been fears he could miss this weekend’s game at St James’ Park.



And speaking on Friday morning, Howe revealed: "Alex is doing okay, hasn’t trained with us yet but has made good progress.

"[The] next few days will be crucial to his availability for the weekend.

We will leave the decision on Alex until tomorrow."

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Isak has become one of the most sought-after players in the Premier League, having scored 27 goals and provided six assists in 41 appearances this campaign.

The forward’s impressive form has led to him being linked with a move to Liverpool, with Arne Slot having previously confirmed his side are in the market for a number nine this summer.

But looking ahead to this weekend’s game, Howe is convinced his forward has one big moment left in him.

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"For sure there’s one left in him," he said.

So let’s see."

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Asked if he was confident Isak could be replaced if he is unable to feature, Howe said: "I am confident because I don’t think we are ever truly reliant on one player.

"The team’s strength is the team.

Yes, to have a good team, you need good individuals within it, but we pride ourselves on being very team-orientated and team-focused because we know every single member of it is so important to the delivery of what we do.

"And that will be the case if Alex doesn’t make it.
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